Section 144-220-G-F-410 - Safety instructionIn addition to the requirements of Part J:
A. The licensee shall provide radiation safety instruction initially and at least annually, to personnel caring for patients or human research subjects who are receiving brachytherapy and cannot be released under G.75. To satisfy this requirement, the instruction must be commensurate with the duties of the personnel and include: (1) Size and appearance of the brachytherapy sources;(2) Safe handling and shielding instructions;(3) Patient and human research subject control;(4) Visitor control, including both: (a) Routine visitation of hospitalized individuals in accordance with Part D.1301.A(1); and(b) Visitation authorized in accordance with Part D.1301.C; and(5) Notification of the radiation safety officer, or his or her designee, and an authorized user if the patient or human research subject has a medical emergency or dies. The licensee shall also notify the Agency in accordance with G.3068 if it is possible that any individual could receive exposures in excess of Part D.301 of this rule as a result from exposure to the deceased body.B. A licensee shall retain a record of individuals receiving instruction in accordance with G.2310.10-144 C.M.R. ch. 220, § G-F-410